What does the cryptic crossword clue "Picked up books on tragic figure (6)" mean?

The definition is "Picked". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LEAR (synonym of "tragic figure") + NT (synonym of "books"); definition: "Picked up" The answer is LEARNT.

Picked up books on tragic figure (6)

Times Cryptic #29002 | 28 Across | 2024-08-22 flower

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